43 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    22 February 2026

  • Closing date

    16 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L15-L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

  • will support our Catholic ethos
  • has the vision and dedication to take on the challenge of leading this outstanding school
  • works with mission integrity for the benefit of all within the school community
  • will really care about the children in our school
  • has a clear strategic direction
  • will challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be
  • is able to inspire and motivate our children
  • will foster the fabulous learning culture across our school
  • will continue to inspire learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement
  • has excellent communication skills
  • is able to lead a team and be a true team player
  • understands the challenges of an inner-city school
  • is solution-focused and resilient
  • will support the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school

What the school offers its staff

  • beautiful children who are eager to learn
  • a welcoming, all-inclusive Catholic ethos
  • a Governing Board which is fully committed to the school and whole community

alongside with a caring and sharing approach

  • a happy, positive and supportive team to work alongside
  • a great environment both indoors and outdoors
  • a creative and developed curriculum
  • strong teaching and learning pedagogy
  • a team who celebrates the uniqueness of everyone
  • a hands-on SLT
  • the opportunity to utilise your strengths and passions
  • new experiences and continued professional development

support from both the Diocese and Local Authority as well as a supportive community

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Brigid's RC Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
232 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01612235538

St Brigid’s is a warm, friendly and diverse inner-city school located near the Etihad Stadium.

We are a truly passionate team seeking to recruit someone inspirational to help us continue to grow and live out our mission so our children can be the best that they can be. As a Catholic school, Christ is at the centre of all we do.

Arranging a visit to St Brigid's RC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.grimshaw@st-brigids.manchester.sch.uk.

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